FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek
GoodPope County, Illinois · 4.3 MI SW Hardin CO · Structure no. 076002900000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.
How much traffic does FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 885 (ill 146) over Simmons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.